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Convert foot [ft] to centimeter [cm] instantly with formula, examples, chart, and FAQs.
1 foot [ft] = 30.48 centimeter [cm]
1 foot [ft] = 30.48 centimeter [cm]
Example: 1 foot [ft] equals 30.48 centimeter [cm].
Length conversions use the metre as the reference unit. Common imperial relationships are exact where standardized, such as 1 inch = 0.0254 metre and 1 foot = 0.3048 metre.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-05-21.
The foot is an imperial and US customary length unit equal to exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
HistoryFoot-based measurement has long customary roots and was standardized internationally in the modern yard-pound system.
Current useFeet are common in building plans, room sizes, height measurements, aviation altitude, and real estate.
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter and is a convenient metric unit for small everyday lengths.
HistoryCentimeters come from the decimal metric system, where prefixes make units scale cleanly by powers of ten.
Current useCentimeters are common for body measurements, clothing sizes, school work, crafts, furniture, and product dimensions.
| foot [ft] | centimeter [cm] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1524 |
| 100 | 3048 |
| 1000 | 30480 |
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1 foot [ft] equals 30.48 centimeter [cm].
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